The partial skeleton of an ancient hominin has been uncovered for the first time in Tanzania, giving a new insight into the species' biology, say scientists.
Archaeology
Jan 22, 2014
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Two separate studies have added new weight to the idea that some varieties of controversial neonicotinoid pesticides are less harmful to bees than others.
Ecology
Jan 22, 2014
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The presence of grey squirrels at standard, hanging bird feeders cuts the number of birds visiting them by a huge 98 per cent, the latest study reveals.
Plants & Animals
Jan 20, 2014
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Apples from trees pollinated by insects are bigger, rounder, and more desirable, according to new research.
Ecology
Jan 15, 2014
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Falling levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere across Europe may be much more economically beneficial than previously believed, according to a recent study.
Environment
Jan 14, 2014
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(Phys.org) —The extraordinary heights and speeds of ladybird flight paths have been revealed for the first time.
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2014
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Male stickleback fish are bolder and more willing to take risks than females, say scientists.
Plants & Animals
Jan 6, 2014
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The oldest human footprints in North America have been dated for the first time and could help scientists to understand what Mexico's climate was like 7000 years ago.
Archaeology
Jan 2, 2014
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For the first time scientists have tracked how one of the deadliest volcanic hazards moves over time.
Earth Sciences
Dec 29, 2013
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Governments being forced to choose between preventing climate change or averting a financial crisis, carbon solar cells as an alternative source of energy and accelerated loss of rhinos and elephants are among 15 conservation ...
Ecology
Dec 23, 2013
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